N&VN&V refers to Nausea and Vomiting. |
NACN-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a medication used to treat paracetamol OD and to loosen thick mucus in CF and COPD. |
NADNAD means 'no abnormality detected'. |
NAFLDNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is caused by a build-up of fat in the liver, typically seen in people who are overweight or obese. NAFLD is a progressive disease: starting from simple fatty liver (steatosis), NAFLD progresses to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), to fibrosis, and ultimately to cirrhosis. |
NBMNBM means 'nil by mouth', that is, no food, drink, or medications should be taken orally. NBM is typically done pre-operatively to avoid aspiration risk. Maintenance IV fluids should be prescribed. |
NETA neuroendocrine tumour (NET) is a tumour that develops from cells of the neuroendocrine system. These cells are similar to nerve cells, but make hormones. NETs can be benign or malignant, and functioning (hormone-producing) or non-functioning. NETs typically affect the GI system or lungs. |
NEWSThe National Early Warning Score (NEWS) |
NHSThe National Health Service (NHS) encompasses the four separate and independent public healthcare providers in the United Kingdom: the National Health Service in England, NHS Scotland, NHS Wales, and Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland. |
NICEThe National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides national guidance and advice to improve health and social care in the United Kingdom. |
NIVNon-invasive ventilation (NIV) involves ventilatory support without an invasive artificial airway (endotracheal tube or tracheostomy tube), using a face or nasal mask or similar device. |
NMCThe Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is the regulator for nursing and midwifery professions in the UK. |
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NPIS and TOXBASEThe National Poisons Information Service (NPIS) is a national UK service providing expert advice on all aspects of acute and chronic poisoning. TOXBASE® is the primary clinical toxicology database of the NPIS. |
NSAIDNSAIDs are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. |
NSTEMINSTEMI is non-ST-elevation MI. |